X-Message-Number: 16162
From: "David Stern" <>
Subject: Song Review
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 12:20:14 -0700

Hello All,

I recently downloaded "Alive" after reading rave reviews on the extropian
mailing list. This song was written and recorded by Emlyn and Jody O'Regan.
Emlyn is an Australian member of the list.

Emlyn James O'Regan - Managing Director
Wizards of AU
http://www.WizardsOfAU.com

"Australian IT Wizards - US Technology Leaders
Pure International Teleworking in the Global Economy"


The lyrics reflect an extropian theme of using technology to fight death.
This beautiful song features Emlyn's deep resonant voice with Jody's
background vocals. This combination of lyrics and music struck a chord in
me. After the song ends, I still seem to hear echos of the melody over and
over. This song is highly recommended.

Download "Alive" music and lyrics from:

http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/42/the_land_canaan.html



Here are some other reactions to this song:

James Corbally Wrote

"Getting quite addicted to the "Alive" track right now.  It's certainly a
powerful tune, with intelligent, well constructed lyrics.  And of course
those wonderful vocals, almost operatic, definitely haunting."


Natasha Vita-More wrote:

"I didn't know what to expect, so I got the unexpected - typical of an "art
experience."  Listening to Emlyn's music is enthralling, captivating."

Mark Walker wrote

"Great tunes! I think 'Alive' is my favorite on first listen through"

Lee Corbin wrote:

" 'Alive' really **is** extropian music. It's amazing that the
    words "i WILL never die" could be so effectively put to music."

Anders Sandberg wrote:

"I definitely agree. I made the "mistake" of listening to it this morning,
and
now I cannot get Emlyn's sonorous voice out of my head. I marched up along
the grey and rainy streets towards the Institute hearing the music driving
me
on with my research. While there are many rational reasons to strive for
transhumanity there is something far more compelling with hearing music like
'Alive'."


Download "Alive" music and lyrics from:

http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/42/the_land_canaan.html


Regards,

David Stern

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